A delegation from the Africa-Arab Cultural Institute in Bamako, led by its Director General, Ambassador Mohamed Ben Youssef, held a high-level meeting on Friday morning, 22 May 2026, with Ms. Diana Ramarohetra, Director of the French Language within Francophone Cultural Diversity, at the headquarters of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Paris.
The meeting formed part of the AACI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and expand avenues of cultural and intellectual cooperation with leading international organisations. Discussions focused on the development of strategic collaboration between the AACI and the OIF across a number of priority sectors, with particular emphasis on youth empowerment, innovation, and artistic creativity within the Arab and African member states of La Francophonie.
Both parties underscored the importance of fostering intercultural dialogue and supporting initiatives capable of enhancing the role of young people and creative industries in promoting sustainable cultural development across the Francophone world.
The exchange also reflected a shared commitment to encouraging cultural diversity and reinforcing cooperation between African and Arab institutions operating within the broader Francophone space.
The AACI and La Francophonie Explore New Horizons for Youth, Innovation and Cultural Creativity
